Enterprise Ireland companies increased their jobs by a record number last year.
Lockdowns and Covid uncertainty made 2021 a difficult year for many Irish businesses.
But for some, the pandemic actually helped.
Figures from Enterprise Ireland, which helps firms win business abroad, show there was strong job growth in areas like life sciences and digital technology.
Two thirds of new jobs were created outside Dublin - with 9% growth in the north west, and 7% in the south east.
Enterprise Ireland is hoping to create 45,000 new jobs by 2024 and increase exports to €30 billion.
Chronic Effect Of Ongoing Weather Is Impacting Wicklow As County Council Notifies Of Road Closures
Brad Pitt Project To Shoot On Shores Of Lough Tay As Wicklow Provides Backdrop For The Riders
Primal Scream To Provide Exclusive Irish Headline Show In Wicklow As Beyond The Pale Lifts January Blues
UPDATE: Stolen Dog Returned to Wicklow NSPCA Centre In Rathdrum
Fresh Flooding Fears & Wicklow Council Update - New Yellow Rain Alert Kicks In At Midnight